WHOLE WHEAT YEAST RISEN BISCUITS

Whole Wheat Yeast Risen Biscuits image

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water (105 degrees)
1 c whole wheat flour (i used white whole wheat)
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c buttermilk
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and set aside while preparing flour mix.
2. Stir/sift together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Stir the melted butter into the buttermilk until smooth.
4. Make a well in the dry ingredients, and pour the yeast and the buttermilk mixture into the well. Stir together with a rubber spatula until it forms a soft sticky ball of dough.
5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough about 12 - 15 strokes, working in a minimal amount of extra flour.
6. Roll dough out 1/2" thick. Cut little biscuits with a small 2" cutter, and arrange with sides touching on a baking stone or biscuit pan. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees. When biscuits have risen for 30 minutes, bake them about 14 - 17 minutes, until browned on top. May brush with melted butter or cream when done for extremely soft tops.